Production Lead

Production Lead at Darigold

Darigold is seeking an experienced Production Lead to be a part of our Plant team. The Production Lead will provide critical frontline support and serve as the first point of contact for production operators. The role manages day‑to‑day production activities and assists with equipment troubleshooting and improvement processes.

• Coordinate and deliver against the daily/weekly production plan.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Process Standards.
• Maintain and monitor inventory necessary to meet production attainment or processing loadout schedules.
• Perform quality tests on products in accordance with company or regulatory guidelines.
• Assist with training new hires and cover breaks.
• Organize the assigned work area and perform ongoing cleaning tasks in compliance with good manufacturing practices.
• Assist maintenance members with routine maintenance and repairs.
• Collect information, accurately compute weights and measurements, and complete any required production reports accurately, maintaining necessary paperwork.

• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work with groups of people of varying levels of education, expertise, and backgrounds, and lead by example.
• Ability to apply GMP procedures and practices to the system and ensure conformance.
• Self‑motivated with minimal oversight or supervision.
• Capable of standing/walking for 12 hours and confidently traversing concrete and tile floors that may intermittently be wet with milk, water, or butter.
• Capable of climbing up and down stairs, expanded metal, and catwalk.
• Capable of lifting and/or carrying up to 60 pounds frequently, between floor level and chest level, and above shoulder height.
• Capable of wearing required PPE, including hard hat, safety glasses, rubber steel‑toed boots, etc.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Processes preferred.
• One year production experience preferred.

• 401(k) with competitive employer matching.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits (employee and employer share contribution).
• Employer‑paid life and disability coverage.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 8 weeks (about 2 months) paid paternal leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.

We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and affirmative action employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

As a condition of employment, applicants offered a role will be required to pass our pre‑employment background screen successfully, receive a negative drug screen result, and confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E‑Verify.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Food & Beverages